Ridiculous!

How come I can still find time blogging? hehe... trying to make myself feel guilty - I SHOULD BE STUDYING FOR THE EXAMS NEXT WEEK!!! ok... after this. Promise myself - Will definitely definitely definitely finish the case on the liver before I go to bed tonight, even if it means no sleeping for me.

What is so ridiculous? Three things I read from online Malaysian newspapers.

1. Make aliens pay medical bills
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2007/5/5/nation/17641968&sec=nation
Has The Star caught up with the recent rampant use of indecent of words by the many fame-seeking politicians? The government has a point of not subsidising cost of medical care for foreigners, but why do we have to call them alien? It is not as if these people are filthy rich folks exploiting our national resources, these are poverty stricken Indonesians and Filipinos who probably have no where else to turn to. If they have no mercy at all for these sick people, at least show some sign of civilization in speech and writing.

2. Zainuddin proposes classifications of bloggers
http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Saturday/NewsBreak/20070505190240/Article/index_html
I am personally against any sort of regulation on the world of blogging. It's simply stupid. I am a Petronas scholar and I am actually not supposed to criticize the government or say anything that is sensitive - and I have not. But I firmly believe that Malaysian are mature enough to be given some space and freedom to discuss about issues affecting us. It pains me to read reports nearly on a daily basis on government trying to impose views on us. I visit many Malaysian blogs regularly, and I have just realised that our country is just full of people who are actually great thinkers and can argue eloquently. And these blogs are making readers think, debate problems and find solutions. Malaysians are actually using our brains for good!!! I see this as a sign of progress of our people and our nation from 'just accept everything decided by our leaders' to 'we all have a role to play, and I want my voice heard'. Malaysia as a country, had a history of people reacting disproportionately aggressively to stupid remarks sensitive to religion, race, political ideology etc. But I think we have come a long way, and are grown up now. Leaders are still treating us like little babies, that everything we do needs to be scrutinized. I am telling you, at this rate, Malaysia will never grow up.

3. Siren chasers to be fined on the spot
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2007/5/5/nation/20070505071106&sec=nation
OK, I agree that Malaysians have a bad habit of trailing siren-ed vehicles to beat the traffic. That is not fair. I also agree that drivers who obstruct emergency vehicles like ambulance and fire engine should be fined (not that our ambulances have that kind of lifesaving sense of urgency). I only have a problem with this statement being released after two policemen died after they rammed into a car that came to a sudden halt at a junction while escorting a VVIP. I don't know the whole situation but seems to me that this is a mere unfortunate accident. I always think VVIP should not have the privilege to light-speed on the roads, but I suppose they have earned it being born/elected/appointed to the position. While escorts are trained to speed, they should also have been trained to look out for own and the public safety since their job of speeding and intimidating/bullying other motorists to give way does involve some risks. To put the blame on ordinary motorist, I think, is not very fair.

OK. Enough of ranting for now. I also want to show you myself in the news. Check out these websites:
http://www.manchester.ac.uk/aboutus/news/display/index.htm?id=114474
http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Friday/National/20070427080225/Article

Now I shall immerse myself into the world of the hepatobiliary system. Err... dark green yucky bile juice... taste bitter. I know because I had to clean up a patient who made a big mess vomiting and pooing bile before.